AuraCMS pages_data.php security bypass

auracms-pagesdata-security-bypass (43682) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

AuraCMS could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by an error in the pages_data.php script. By sending a specially-crafted HTTP POST request using the id parameter, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to add, edit or delete arbitrary data from the system.

Platforms Affected:

  • auraCMS, auraCMS 2.2
  • auraCMS, auraCMS 2.2.1
  • auraCMS, auraCMS 2.2.2

Remedy:

Apply the patch for this vulnerability (update_pages_data_php.tar.gz), available from the AuraCMS Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Bypass Security

References:

  • AuraCMS Web site, AuraCMS : Indonesia Content Management System at http://www.auracms.org/.
  • BID-30159: auraCMS 'pages_data.php' Multiple SQL Injection Vulnerabilities
  • BID-30169: AuraCMS 'pages_data.php' Security Bypass Vulnerability
  • CVE-2008-3203: js/pages/pages_data.php in AuraCMS 2.2 through 2.2.2 does not perform authentication, which allows remote attackers to add, edit, and delete web content via a modified id parameter.
  • SA31000: AuraCMS "pages_data.php" Manipulation of Data

Reported:

Jul 09, 2008

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